Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 33m at 1:19 am (7.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:28 am (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:2811.59:1211.11:514.82:16-0.85:476:38Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:1810.710:2810.82:535.83:11-0.35:456:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:169.911:5210.84:126.44:120.35:436:41First Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:299.15:516.55:181.05:416:42First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:0910.912:538.78:216.07:281.46:397:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:0711.12:148.89:225.28:321.76:377:45Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:5011.23:209.110:064.49:271.96:357:47Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:2211.34:139.510:413.610:142.26:337:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:4711.24:589.811:092.910:542.66:317:49Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:0811.15:3810.211:332.311:303.16:297:51Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:3011.16:1510.411:581.66:277:52Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5411.06:5210.612:053.612:251.06:257:54Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:2110.97:3010.812:404.212:550.56:247:55Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:5010.78:0910.91:164.81:280.16:227:56Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:2210.58:5310.91:545.42:04-0.16:207:58Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:5510.19:4110.82:375.92:45-0.16:187:59Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:339.710:3510.73:256.53:310.06:168:01Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:199.211:3710.74:256.84:220.36:148:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:208.85:386.95:210.66:128:03Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:4210.811:38 AM8.66:566.56:240.96:118:05Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:4111.01:008.78:025.67:291.26:098:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:3011.32:159.28:544.48:311.46:078:08Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:1111.73:229.99:383.09:281.76:058:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:4812.14:2310.710:201.410:222.26:038:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:2512.35:2011.411:020.011:122.96:028:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:0212.46:1611.811:44-1.16:008:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:4112.37:1112.112:033.712:27-1.95:588:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:2212.08:0712.212:544.51:12-2.35:578:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:0611.49:0412.11:475.31:58-2.15:558:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:5310.710:0311.92:465.92:46-1.65:538:19Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 3:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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